A quality
classic car restoration is a commitment between vehicle owner
and shop staff. Together we can produce outstanding results
and outstanding vehicles. CFC is committed to offering only
the best materials and efforts as our part of your restoration
service. There are no short-cuts to a quality finish. All
vehicles must be stripped completely at the start of the job.
Every single part of the vehicle must be taken off - glass,
interior, motor/trans, wiring harnesses, all removable body
panels, trim, EVERYTHING! Parts are labeled and assessed to
see if they can be reused - usually not. Once all parts are
off the vehicle all sub-assemblies must be taken apart -
window regulators, door latches, trunk latches, etc. Bodies
must be separated from the frame. Frames are stripped to bare,
including all suspension, gas lines, brake lines, etc. Frames
and bodies are then stripped either chemically, mechanical
sanding, sandblasting - depending on the actual part itself.
All parts are then put into an epoxy primer prior to
panel/metal replacement. All replacement parts themselves are
stripped and epoxied to our specs before installation. Once an
installation is finished any bare metal showing is epoxied
again. All our metal work is fully butt-welded so that upon
completion there is no way to detect a repair has been
performed. This is very critical to the overall appearance of
the end result. We use a rotisserie where applicable - but
not in all situations as some vehicles can be damaged by a
rotisserie if if the car is not structurally sound to begin
with. In those instances we perform the metal work with the
vehicle firmly supported on the ground with jack stands,
blocks, etc. Once we feel the car is structurally sound it can
be loaded on the rotisserie for sandblasting, priming, etc. We use
tram gauges and center line gauges to make sure frames are
true and square. Once those issues, if any, are resolved we
mate the frame and body back together with all new body mount
bushings, core support bushings, etc. Then we hang all
exterior body panels back on car and go through a whole
complete body alignment procedure. Hoods, doors, deck lids,
fenders, core supports are all set up for proper gap
alignment. We try very hard at this phase to eliminate stack
tolerances and shim packages as much as possible. Once we feel
that we have done all we can do with alignment we assess the
next step. In some cases we have to weld metal/rods on
door/fender edges to gain the proper gap clearances. Once we
like the gaps and all metal work is done then we start filler
work. This is a very critical part of the procedure. The
filler gives us the ability to blend body panels into each
other so that the vehicle looks as if it was carved from a
single piece of steel. It also helps in taking out any minor
imperfections in the body panels themselves. Once all filler
work is done all filler areas are coated with epoxy again.
Once that is done the whole car exterior is primered with a
polyester surfacer and block sanding begins. The car is
blocked and primed until we are completely satisfied with the
look of the car. Then any bare metal spots are re-epoxied
prior to urethane priming. Urethane primers are blocked down
with finer grits of sandpaper prior to sealing and painting.
At this point all body panels are align drilled and marked
prior to removal so that the car goes back together exactly as
we intended it. Once all panels are removed, we perform any
body work on the backside, edges, underneath, etc. Now we're
ready for the paint process. We have two different paint
processes we use. First if the car has no artwork, graphics or
two-tone it is basically ready to be painted at this point.
All body panels are prepped both sides; sealed, base coat,
clear coat. If there is artwork, graphics, two-tone or candy
job the car will be re-assembled and all paint work and
graphics put on vehicle first. Once that is complete, all body
panels are taken off the car. At this point the exterior
panels are taped off to not damage any artwork/graphics. Now
we can paint the backsides, door jams, etc. Once that is done
parts are un-taped and clear coated completely front and back.
The key here is all vehicles are painted/clear coated apart so
there are no tape lines visible anywhere. At this point after proper cure
time we wet sand and buff all paint work and start the
re-assembly process.

CFC also does complete motor/trans packages as well as
suspension and handling upgrades. We can build any motor
package from mild to wild, depending on what the customer
wants. We can also upgrade any suspension to the customers
specs. This is very critical when building horsepower because
stock suspensions and brake packages cannot handle all the
power modern engines are capable of producing. Safety is a major concern along with
reliability. We use properly engineered parts from quality
manufacturers with proven track records. Of course all of this
is gone over in detail in the initial phase of the job so any
modifications needed are performed to frame, body, etc. before
the painting phase of the vehicle.

All vehicles are re-assembled carefully using all new weather
strips, seals, bolt packages, etc.

We use Glasurit Automotive finishes. We are a warranty
facility which means we can offer lifetime warranties on our
paint work. This warranty is good nation-wide, not just at our
facility.

We listen very carefully to our customers to ensure the end
result is exactly what the customer wants. We are the best at
what we do and welcome the chance to prove it. If you have questions about the
restoration of your classic or show car project and would like
more information, please call us direct at 407 290-2300.

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